Friday, November 30, 2018

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PWS PrinciPal’s News
We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day.
November 30, 2018

PWS Families,
          Today our fourth graders participated in the annual culmination to a unit on immigration. Coming to America: Ellis Island Day allows students to simulate what they've learned, over many weeks, about their ancestors and their native countries.Thank you to Mrs. Speaker, our fourth grade teachers, and the many staff who volunteered to make this moving program possible. Here is a video to commemorate the day. Ellis Island Day

            Our annual Food Drive kicked off today with donations from many students and staff of any canned good or food item. We've already collected over 100 items! This drive will last through next week. Please see the link below for more information and specifics about each day. Thank you for your generosity and support.

         As weather becomes a factor, we want to take a moment and remind you about our drop off procedures in the morning. If you are dropping your child off before 7:50, please go to the back parking lot, where staff will be available from 7:30 - 7:50 to receive the children. If it is after 7:50, please come to the front parking lot, park in a spot, and walk your child into the building. We are noticing more children being dropped off and not being accompanied into the building. We appreciate your help in making sure everyone remains safe.

Have a Great Weekend,

Cheryl Daley (Principal)
Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)

Upcoming Dates to Remember
   
Friday, Nov. 30-
Friday, Dec.7
PWS Food Drive
Friday, December 21PWS Spirit Day (Wear your PWS gear or dress in black and white like our mascot Waddles the Penguin
December 24- January 1Holiday Break
 

News from PWS

PWS School Store
We are excited to announce that once again the 4th grade Student Council will operate a school store as a fundraiser. The store opened this week on Wednesday, November 28th and will run until the end of May. The store will be open to students in grades 2-4 every Wednesday morning from 7:30 am - 8:00 am (morning bus drop off time). It is located in the gym. Please click here for more information about the store.

Former Student Visit and Presentation
Emma Benson found her love for performing at Peter Woodbury school in 2006 when she joined the school chorus, and hasn’t stopped since then. Participating in community theatre and all the musicals at Bedford High School, she graduated from the Bedford school district in 2014, ready to take on a theatre degree. Four years later she had completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre at Shenandoah University. Thanks to a nurturing and enriching college education, in her year post graduation Emma has been cast in the national tour of the Broadway musical, ‘Something Rotten!’, which is touring the U.S. and South Korea until June of 2019. On December 6th, she’ll be offering a presentation to 3rd and 4th grade PWS students during recess about what it’s like to be a performer. Emma will be showing behind the scenes footage from Something Rotten, talking about the making of a Broadway musical, getting an arts education, and answering questions from the students. She’s so excited to visit PWS where it all began!

Bedford Food Pantry
Peter Woodbury has November as a collection month in support of the Bedford Community Food Pantry. We will be collecting single serving juices (Example). Please refrain from sending in glass containers. The donation bin will be in the lobby of the school. Thank you in advance for your generosity.


From the PTG

HANNAFORD HELPS REUSEABLE BAG PROGRAM:   Hannaford on Jenkins Road has chosen Bedford PTG to be the beneficiary of the Community Bag program in December. For every green Community reusable bag purchased at Hannaford, on JENKINS ROAD, in December, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation.

STAND BY ME COMMITTEE:   PTG is proud to sponsor  Stand By Me  , a day-long workshop event for all 7th grade students and their parents to be held May 31st, 2019 at SNHU.  The parent committee is instrumental in organizing this program.  If you are interested in finding out more about Stand By Me or would like to join the committee, contact Lurgio’s Guidance Secretary,  Beth Fitzgerald  or simply come to the next meeting on December 13th 9:30am, at Lurgio. You do NOT need to have a 7th grader to participate on the committee or as a volunteer for the event.

DETECTIVE MATT FLEMING PRESENTS…Social Media: A Predator’s Playground  Tuesday, December 4th, 7pm in the Ross A. Lurgio Media Center.
Bedford PTG and Ross A. Lurgio Middle School are proud to host Detective Matt Fleming of the Bedford Police Department as he presents about the dangers that teens face on social media. This 1.5 hour presentation is specifically geared towards parents, educators and community leaders who are looking to better understand the technology available to teens today and the ways in which child predators use it to exploit them. Parents who wish to bring their children should use caution as the subject matter is very mature. Click here for more information.

AMAZON SMILE!    Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit  AmazonSmile  and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support.  Now, every time you shop at  smile.amazon.com , Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.  Thank you for your support.

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Yarn Donations Needed!  
Do you have any extra yarn that you'd like to find a home for?  Our recess monitors would love your leftover yarn for teaching knitting during indoor recess.  You may either send in your donations with your student or drop them off in the donation box located under the volunteer sign-in table near the front office.  Thank you!



Past Editions of Principal Notes can be found at:https://pwsnews.blogspot.com/
180 County Rd. Bedford, NH 03110
(603)622-0431



Friday, November 16, 2018

November 16, 2018

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PWS PrinciPal’s News
We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day.
November 16, 2018

PWS Families,
Thank you for all you did to ensure that staff and students were able to arrive safely this morning. Sometimes our short weeks become even shorter due to Mother Nature. Adding snow into the mix increases the excitement level in the building.

At the beginning of this week, we held a moving assembly to honor Veterans Day. Thank you to Mrs. Frazier and the many other staff who helped put this ceremony together. Students were able to sing patriotic songs, learn about Veterans Day, and thank some local Veterans who were able to join us. 

It has been very nice to see all the parents come through the school as parent teacher conferences wrap up. We can't thank you enough for the level of support and cooperation we feel from all of you in ensuring every student's success.

This will be our last blog before next week's break so we want to take this opportunity to wish you and your families and happy and peaceful Thanksgiving. We are thankful each and every day for all you do to make Peter Woodbury such a wonderful place.

Have a Great Weekend,

Cheryl Daley (Principal)
Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)

Upcoming Dates to Remember
   
Tues. Nov 20
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast 9:00
Wed. Nov.21- Fri. Nov. 23Thanksgiving Break

News from PWS

Bedford Food Pantry
Peter Woodbury has November as a collection month in support of the Bedford Community Food Pantry. We will be collecting single serving juices (Example). Please refrain from sending in glass containers. The donation bin will be in the lobby of the school. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Yarn Donations Needed!  
Do you have any extra yarn that you'd like to find a home for?  Our recess monitors would love your leftover yarn for teaching knitting during indoor recess.  You may either send in your donations with your student or drop them off in the donation box located under the volunteer sign-in table near the front office.  Thank you!

From the PTG
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE PTG We wish you all a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! We are thankful for the amazing support we receive from families, staff, and the community.

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE  - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH!

** LOCAL/REGIONAL MERCHANTS: Joining the sale are ski merchants Rodgers Ski and SportBob and Terry’s Ski & Sports OutletSki & Snowboard Liquidation CenterSport Thoma, S&W Sports and Pro-Lens. They will bring NEW and USED equipment at HUGE savings along with their expertise in fitting the right ski, board and boots to your ability. **

Save    ​​ on     new     and     used     winter     sports     equipment     &     apparel!  Our annual  SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE   will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season! 

Got winter gear and clothing to sell… visit  PTG Website     for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 16, 2018 between 5PM – 8PM.  Please note: IF YOU NEED TO PRINT YOUR TAGS ON SITE AT BHS DURING EQUIPMENT DROP OFF THERE WILL BE A $1.00 CHARGE PER TAG.

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE!   New this year the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s  Mt. Cardigan   experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER  – ORDERS DUE November 28 -  A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Final order due date is  Wednesday, November 28th.  To download an order form please click here… Gift Card Order Form.  For more information about this program, click here…  Gift Card Program .  HAPPY SHOPPING!

COLOR BLAST FUN RUN OPPORTUNITY:  It’s no too late to get involved with planning this Colorful community event. Our first planning meeting will be Thursday, November 29th, 9:15am at the Town library (Richmond meeting room). Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com   for more information, or simply join us on the 29th.

AMAZON SMILE!    Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit  AmazonSmile  and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support.  Now, every time you shop at  smile.amazon.com , Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.  Thank you for your support.

STAY CONNECTED to PTG:   Please visit our  PTG WEBSITE , “like” our   FACEBOOK PAGE,  check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!

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Past Editions of Principal Notes can be found at:https://pwsnews.blogspot.com/
180 County Rd. Bedford, NH 03110
(603)622-0431






Friday, November 9, 2018

November 9, 2018

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PWS PrinciPal’s News
We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day.
November 9, 2018

PWS Families,

We hope you have had an opportunity to visit our Wall of Heroes. This annual display honors the service of the military personnel, connected to PWS, dating back over 100 years. It will be up for a few weeks, so please come by and visit. We are looking forward to honoring all of our veterans this coming Tuesday at our All School Meeting (more information below). All PWS Girl, Boy, and Cub Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms. 

Each year we ask our fourth graders to create the covers for our yearbook. We are excited to announce that the winners of this year's design are Maeve Kelly, John Mortimer, and Harun Halilovic. Congratulations to our winners and every student who submitted an entry. We can't wait to see the final product. 

First quarter report cards are now available on our parent portal. A reminder that report cards are not sent home, but rather are available to you online. Please follow the link for information on how to access these report cards. 


Finally, we want to take this opportunity to extend our deepest thanks and appreciation to all Veterans. We are indebted to your service. 

Have a Great Long Weekend,

Cheryl Daley (Principal)
Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)

Upcoming Dates to Remember
   
Mon. Nov. 12No School- Veterans Day (Observed)
Tues. Nov. 13Picture Re-Take Day
Wed. Nov.21- Fri. Nov. 23Thanksgiving Break

News from PWS

Veterans Day Assembly
This year Peter Woodbury will recognize Veterans Day with an assembly on Tuesday November 13 at 1:30 PM. We invite all Veterans and active Service members  to join us and be recognized at this event. If you, or someone you know plan to attend please email Mrs. Keeschia Frazier at frazierk@sau25.net.

Bedford Food Pantry
Peter Woodbury has November as a collection month in support of the Bedford Community Food Pantry. We will be collecting single serving juices (Example). Please refrain from sending in glass containers. The donation bin will be in the lobby of the school. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Art Studio News
Congratulations to Kelsey Beekman and Piper McComish! These grade four artists won prizes in the Blueprint Bedford Contest put on by the Bedford Planning Department. They worked during Art Club and gave up recess time to complete their entries which depicted how they imagined Bedford in twenty years.
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Kelsey Beekman
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Piper McComish
Yarn Donations Needed!  
Do you have any extra yarn that you'd like to find a home for?  Our recess monitors would love your leftover yarn for teaching knitting during indoor recess.  You may either send in your donations with your student or drop them off in the donation box located under the volunteer sign-in table near the front office.  Thank you!

From the PTG
BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE  - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH!
Save    ​​ on     new     and     used     winter     sports     equipment     &     apparel!  Our annual  SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE   will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season! 

Got winter gear and clothing to sell… visit  PTG Website     for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 16, 2018 between 5PM – 8PM.  Please note: IF YOU NEED TO PRINT YOUR TAGS ON SITE AT BHS DURING EQUIPMENT DROP OFF THERE WILL BE A $1.00 CHARGE PER TAG.

Volunteer:  Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteers can pre-shop Saturday morning (wristband required) before the doors open to the public. This is a great perk to volunteering! Click  HERE  to get involved

Bake Sale:  Interested in donated an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click   HERE   

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE!   New this year the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s  Mt. Cardigan   experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER  – ORDERS DUE November 28 -  A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Final order due date is  Wednesday, November 28th.  To download an order form please click here… Gift Card Order Form.  For more information about this program, click here…  Gift Card Program .  HAPPY SHOPPING!

COLOR BLAST FUN RUN OPPORTUNITY:  It’s no too late to get involved with planning this Colorful community event. Our first planning meeting will be Thursday, November 29th, 9:15am at the Town library (Richmond meeting room). Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com   for more information, or simply join us on the 29th.

AMAZON SMILE!    Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit  AmazonSmile  and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support.  Now, every time you shop at  smile.amazon.com , Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.  Thank you for your support.

STAY CONNECTED to PTG:   Please visit our  PTG WEBSITE , “like” our   FACEBOOK PAGE,  check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!
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Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program
Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak !   This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket.  Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons.
To sign up: www.patspeak.com/LTSR . Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER".
Login info:
3:30 PM lessons: bedfordski330   
4:30 PM lessons: bedfordski430 

To receive the discounted rate, registration must be paid in full by November 15th. Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2019 Facebook page for more information.

Crotched Mountain Ski Program
Join old friends and new ones at Crotched Mountain for some after-school skiing this winter! Sign up by November 15 and your student will hit the slopes on five Fridays after the New Year for just $129 – and they’ll also get a Peak Pass on February 19 which will get them out at seven more mountains for no additional cost for the rest of the season! Email Loren Foxx at lofoxx@gmail.com or visit bedfordski.com for more details. 



Past Editions of Principal Notes can be found at:https://pwsnews.blogspot.com/
180 County Rd. Bedford, NH 03110
(603)622-0431



Friday, November 2, 2018

November 2, 2018

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November 2, 2018

PWS Families,

Halloween week is always a special one here at Peter Woodbury School. One of our favorite times during Halloween day is watching the long line of creative, fun costumes re-enter the building. Thank you to all the families who made time in their day to come celebrate in the classrooms and cheer our students on in the parade. 

This morning Mrs. O'Rourke's second grade class welcomed Bedford High School's World Religions class. These two classes have been meeting in person and virtually to create a digital book. It was hard to tell if our second graders or the high schoolers were more excited. Links to their books will be shared on the Peter Woodbury Facebook page within the next week. We can't wait to see the finished products!

Some fourth grade families took a UNICEF Halloween donation box. Please return the box to school this coming week. Thank you for your generosity. 

Remember there is no school this Tuesday, Tuesday 6th due to voting. Please enjoy the day and hopefully the weather will allow you to enjoy the outdoors.

Have a Great Weekend,

Cheryl Daley (Principal)
Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)

Upcoming Dates to Remember
   
Tues. Nov. 6No School- Staff Workshop Day
Mon. Nov. 12No School- Veterans Day (Observed)
Wed. Nov.21- Fri. Nov. 23Thanksgiving Break

News from PWS

Veterans Day Assembly
This year Peter Woodbury will recognize Veterans Day with an assembly on Tuesday November 13 at 1:30 PM. We invite all Veterans and active Service members  to join us and be recognized at this event. If you, or someone you know plan to attend please email Mrs. Keeschia Frazier at Frazierk@sau25.net.

Yarn Donations Needed!  
Do you have any extra yarn that you'd like to find a home for?  Our recess monitors would love your leftover yarn for teaching knitting during indoor recess.  You may either send in your donations with your student or drop them off in the donation box located under the volunteer sign-in table near the front office.  Thank you!

From the PTG

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – ORDERS DUE November 28 - A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Final order due date is  Wednesday, November 28th.  To download an order form please click here…Gift Card Order Form. For more information about this program, click here… Gift Card Program. HAPPY SHOPPING!

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE! –
Save​ ​​on new and used winter sports equipment & apparel! Our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!

Got winter gear and clothing to sell…visit PTG Website  for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 16, 2018 between 5PM – 8PM.  Please note: IF YOU NEED TO PRINT YOUR TAGS ON SITE AT BHS DURING EQUIPMENT DROP OFF THERE WILL BE A $1.00 CHARGE PER TAG.

Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click  HERE  get involved
Bake Sale: Interested in donated an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click  HERE  

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! New this year the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan  experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

STAND BY ME COMMITTEE KICK OFF:  PTG is proud to sponsor Stand By Me, a day-long event for all 7th grade students and their parents. This event will have its first planning meeting on Thursday, November 8th at 9:30 a.m. at Lurgio Middle school. If you are interested in finding out more about Stand By Me or would like to join the event planning committee, email Beth Fitzgerald atfitzgeraldb@bedfordnhk12.net or simply join the meeting on 11/8. You do NOT need to have a 7th grader to participate on the committee or as a volunteer for the event.

AMAZON SMILE!  Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support.  Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.  Thank you for your support.

STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our  FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!
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Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program
Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak !   This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket.  Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons.
To sign up: www.patspeak.com/LTSR . Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER".
Login info:
3:30 PM lessons: bedfordski330   
4:30 PM lessons: bedfordski430 

To receive the discounted rate, registration must be paid in full by November 15th. Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2019 Facebook page for more information.

Crotched Mountain Ski Program
Join old friends and new ones at Crotched Mountain for some after-school skiing this winter! Sign up by November 15 and your student will hit the slopes on five Fridays after the New Year for just $129 – and they’ll also get a Peak Pass on February 19 which will get them out at seven more mountains for no additional cost for the rest of the season! Email Loren Foxx at lofoxx@gmail.com or visit bedfordski.com for more details. 


Past Editions of Principal Notes can be found at:https://pwsnews.blogspot.com/
180 County Rd. Bedford, NH 03110
(603)622-0431